High School Notes and Debating Club Plans
Henry Burfiend read current events in the general assembly. Students practice daily in pole vaulting jumping and track. Arrowhead club debates on settling Negroes in a defined U S territory with Max Wilcomb Adolph Stewart vs Will Ross John Carroll. Declamatory contest practices resume earlier. Floor of the lower half of the high school building oiled. Girls practice basketball outdoors evenings. Gladys Brackett and Bertha Hoffman back after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Burfiend
General Assembly
Arrowhead Club
United States
Max Wilcomb
Adolph Stewart
Will Ross
John Carroll
Gladys Brackett
Bertha Hoffman
Real Estate Transfers Week Ending March 16 1908
Sheriff deed from M I Gist to J I Burfiend and Leonard Ellil Adam for brewery property near Dillon 8544 08. Quit-claim deed from J Samuel Freeman to James T McKnight 160 acres near Lima for 1.00. Patent to Peter Tatchie 160 acres near Deed Creek Upper Blacktail. Water right by J C Keppler O S Christie and J H Youngseen 8 cu ft per second from Bloody Dick Creek. Mining location by Dan D Sheehy Mount Forest lode Bald Mountain district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl I. Smith
M. 1
Gist
J. 1. Burfiend
Leonard Ellil
Adam
Christopher Burfiend
Dillon
J. Samuel Freeman
James T. MeKnight
Lima
Peter Tatchie
Deed Creek
Blacktail
J. C. Keppler
Christie
J. H. Youngseen
Bloody Dick Creek
Dan D. Sheehy
Mount Forest Lode
Bald Mountain District
Fine Stallions Offered by Reynold's Ranch in Montana
Some Fine Stallions at Reynold's Ranch spring sale include six at the State Fair with three first prizes and two seconds. The twelve head include registered, grades, imported and home grown draft types with English Shire blood. Prices match the times and weigh 1600 to 2200 pounds when mature. For details contact The Reynold's Ranch Geo E Baker Myr Dillon Mont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynold
Geo. E. Baker
Myr
Dillon Mont
City Registration Notice for Dillon Voters
Dillon voters must register in the city books from March 7 to March 21 with daily hours 1 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. A second registration and correction day is set for April 3 for absentees or those unable to register earlier. Grover P. Hughes, City Registry Agent, at Hughes and McCaleb's Store. First published March 13, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Grover P. Hughes
Hughes and McCaleb’s
Good Liniment praised as superior for muscular pains
The ad extols Cham berlain liniment as a superior cure for muscular and rheumatic pains sprains and soreness. It claims high value for a lame back and deep seated pains and notes 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by Potts in Spokane. A weather report then describes unrelenting rain in Northern Idaho causing the St Joe River to flood towns log jams at Coeur d Alene lake and widespread property damage with docks washed away and a missing foot bridge at St Joe.
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Chamberlain
Potts
Spokane
Idaho
St. Joe River
Coeur d’Alene Lake
St. Maries
St. Joe
Record tar get practice by Admiral Evans Big 16
Washington reports that the Admiral Evans Big 16 began target practice at Magdalena Bay yesterday and will continue for about three weeks. The exercise involves naval ships testing gunnery and maneuvering as part of ongoing fleet readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Evans
Magdalena Bay
Bannack Mines in the Early Days
Continued from Page One the gold and between 80 and 90 percent of the silver. There are on the dump of the Golden Leaf between 2 000 and 2 500 tons of ore that will assay from five to six dollars per ton in gold and silver, broken in the ice, from five hundred to a thousand tons that will run between four and six dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tpoo Tong
Real Mother Lode Ore Bodies at Grasshopper Creek Claim
Detailed report on the Golden Leaf claim within Bannack Consolidated Mining Company properties. Notes 40 foot high virgin ore in raises with $8-$10 per ton gold and silver, historic cyaniding limits, and plans to expand via mill reconstruction funded by profits from mining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grasshopper Creek
Bannack Consolidated Mining Company
Butte-Knickerbocker Mining Company
Edwards
Golden Leaf
West Virginia
Conway
The Endless Chain Squirrel Control Advisor
Spring pest control advice urges eradicating squirrels gophers and sage rats with a poison called Woodlark Squirrel Poison. It claims high effectiveness with no preparation needed and guarantees refunds if not as claimed from Hoyt Chemical Co Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt Chemical Co
Portland
Oregon
State Auditor Seal Confirms 1907 Company Finances
The report shows 1907 expenditures totaling 2,800,413.73 with a net surplus of 949,260.99 and a policy surplus of 1,849,260.99. Signed by H. R. Cunningham, State Auditor, on the stated day with official seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Cunninclan
State
Certificate of Authority for Hanover Fire Insurance in Montana
State Auditor confirms Hanover Fire Insurance Company of New York authorized to transact fire insurance in Montana until December 31, 1908. The statement dated December 31, 1907 shows capital of 1,000,000 and assets of 4,114,163.58 with liabilities 2,206,661.82. Net surplus 907,501.76 and policyholder surplus 1,907,501.76., N. R. Cunningham, State Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Hanover Fire Insurance Company
New York City
New York
10Th Legislative Assembly
H. R. Cunningham
VDOT
Womlers
Ieee Eee
N. R. Cunninaiam
Guardian Fire Insurance Company Annual Certificate Issued
The State Auditor of Montana certifies that Guardian Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburg Pennsylvania filed a sworn 1907 statement and is authorized to transact fire insurance in Montana until December 31 1908. The report lists paid in 1907 assets liabilities 1907 income 1907 expenditures 1907 and ending surplus. State Auditor H R Cunningham signs the certification with seal.
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State of Montana
Office of State Auditor
Helena
Montana
Guardian Fire Insurance Company
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Ventas
H. R. Cunningham
G’rard Fire & Marine Insurance Company
Philadelphia
H. R, Cunningham
H. R. Cunnincaam, Company
H. R. Cupsningham
Bereeceesecee
DE Cceeeneesesenee Ee
HB DE Serra Temenenh
VDOT
H.R. Cunningham
State Auditor
Insurance figures and final desert land proof notice
A state auditor reports fire insurance company figures for 1907 including paid up capital liabilities income and expenditures. The second item announces Patrick H. Connor of Bedrock Montana filing for desert land proof for a claim in Dillon area with witnesses listed for irrigation proof on April 24, 1908.
Beaverhead County Sealed Bids for Lima Road grading and Creek channel change
The Beaverhead County Commissioners will accept sealed proposals until 10:00 a.m. on Monday April 6 1908 for county road grading near Lima Montana and for changing Junction Creek’s channel through Lima to an east side old channel. Bids per cubic yard and for complete work welcomed. Plans at County Surveyor’s office. The board may reject any bid. Dillon Montana March 9 1908.
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Board of County Commissioners
Beaverhead County
Lima
Junction Creek
Montana
Ames’ Place
Top
Divide
Ames
Asa Rcarn
Avil 4Th
D. C. Gosman
Jnc
Baxer
Dillon
Bell Seeks Final Proof on Bannack Homestead Claim
Samuel L. Bell of Bannack Montana files for five year proof backing his Homestead Entry No. 12009 made March 29 1901 for the SW Section 11 Township 7N Range 12W M M He will present witnesses Milton F E Hays John Lenkersdorfer William S Tash and Frank Bell at Dillon Montana before U S Commissioner A S Johnson on April 20 1908
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Patrick H. Connor
Bedrock
Niases
M. M
A. S. Johnson
U. S
Department of the Interior
Samuel L. Bell
Bannack
Dillon
Milton FE. Hays
Polaris
John Lenkersdorfer
William S. Tash
Frank Bell
Frank D. Miracre
Register
Norman E. Holden
Mont
U.S
Towit
John B. Til
Redrock
Dillon Montana City Elections Set for April 6 1908
Notice of regular annual city election in Dillon Montana for one alderman per ward. Polls open 8 a m to 6 p m on Monday April 6 1908. Polling places: First ward H R Melton's old office. Second ward City Hall. Third ward Sullivan residence. City Clerk J B Poinpeter signs the notice March 5 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Montana
H. R. Melton
City
Sullivan
District Court of Theifth Judicial District
State of
Beaverhead County
Jefferson County
Madison County
Virginia City
Residence witnesses named for Dillon land claim
The notice lists witnesses to prove continued residence and cultivation of the land in Dillon Montana. Named witnesses include William Williamson Charles Humes Craig Cornell and Thomas Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Williamson
Charles Humes
Craig Cornell
Thomas Wilson
Dillon
Montana
Notice to prove will in Montana estate case
In Beaverhead County Montana the District Court orders proving the will of Alpheus C C Soper deceased. The time set is Saturday March 28 1908 at 10 A M at the Clerk's office Dillon to hear Herbert H Soper request for letters testamentary and allow contest by interested parties. Dated March 9 1908. Clerk A Hazerpargr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Alpheus C. Soper
Dillon
County
Montana
Alpheus CC. Soper
Herbert H. Soper
A. Hazerpargr
Canyon Ditch Company
State of
State Bank
Beaverhead County
Dillon Tribune
A. D
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Mary Jane Hamilton
Court House
Jno
S. Barer
Montana estate sale of state lands and personal property
Executors offer real estate and personal property including 5 old wagons 2 buggies 1 cab haying outfit blacksmith tools and equipment household furniture clothing pictures jewelry and improvements on state lands. Terms require cash with 25 percent of real estate paid at sale and balance on confirmation. full payment for personal property at sale. court confirmation possible if price is unsatisfactory. February 29 1908.
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Montana
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H. B. Palmer & CO
Helena, Montana
Germania Fire Insurance Company
Hid. Jy
Insurance Companies
Q. C. .Gosman
Baxsr
J.B. Poinpeter
Frank D. Mrracrez
Martin Sorenson
H. T. Pomnpeter
Patrick Lapin
Della Reynolds
Township Ten South
Range Fourteen
Township Eleven
Hamilton Ranch
Ole Dahle
Dell
Beavershead County
Antelope Spring
Rock Creek
F. A. Hazelbaker
Ernest Harkness
John Kennison
Elijah H. Kates
Elijah Warner
Vist
Frank D. Mrracte
Lulu V. Cozad
Frank A. Hazelbaker
John
Innes
Scott Cozad
Roxy Ann
Lew L. Cattaway
Deveryval
White
Ladies
Vin Do Cinchona Co
Des Moines
Hwollister
Rocky Mountain
Holluster
Dane Cer
George R. Metlen
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